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Lesson 7 of 84 · The Constitution
Federalism: Shared Power
The Bill of Rights — the first ten amendments — guarantees freedoms including speech, religion, press, assembly, and protection from unfair government actions.
Key Facts
1
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Timeline
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?